it refuses >>> on the campaign trail, president obama credited education for his success. >> a mixed kid from hawaii born to a single mom is not likely to become president of the united states. [ cheers ] >> but in america it can happen because of education. >> the president also said he's worked with republicans in congress to cut a trillion dollars in spending and that he's ready accomplish more with then. recent polls show the president with a 5-point lead in colorado over mitt romney. >> if we just have a government that recognizes that by lifting individuals and celebrating success in america, we're gonna have more of it, then you are gonna see this economy come roaring back. >> obama's challenger spoke to a crowd of supporters. he touted his decades of experience in the private sector as a foundation to reviving the u.s. economy. >>> two bay area regions came in at the top. rippers at the -- researchers at the university of california graded ten regents. the south bay came in first, the east bay second, san francisco was sixth, mostly because of the high lost of living. >>> new